Customer Reviews

Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Bass Nickel Round Wound String (.045 - .100)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I put a set of these on a cheap Chinese bass. Wow, what a difference over the factory strings! These are great! The same Ernie Ball quality I expected after using Super Slinky guitar strings for over 30 years. These Rock! Made in USA too!!!

These strings add a wonderfully bright tone to any bass, both cheap and expensive. They can do wonders for the tone and clarety of one's bass.

Also, these strings feel great compared to competetors; they allow for easier bending and sliding.

Recommended.

I really like the way these Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings sound and feel. The only negative is that they don't hold their tone very long. I found that I needed to replace them after a few months.

I'm a fan of meaty and complex bass tone, in the way of Chris Squire, Pete Townshend, and others.

After discovering DR hi-beams DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core 45-105 as a teenager, I have been super loyal to them ever since.
My last set I put on while recording an album this past summer, and they finally died after 6+ months of rehearsals and gigs, so I decided, since these Ernie Ball Super Slinkys were cheaper, I'd try them out.

Not only are they less "slinky" feeling than the DRs (which are actually a thicker set of strings), but they sound totally dead from the start. There's no punchy mids, just the trebley high end that you always get with new strings, and the same fat bottom that my DR hi-beams had when I thought they were "dead."

I have to say, Ernie Ball Super Slinkys are cheaper than DRs-- for a reason.

They list on the back a bunch of heavy metal bands that have boring bassists with no complexity to their tone. Now, if you want to sound like them, this is the string to use.

These strings die after about a week of use. In the week they sound half decent, but they are not worth the money. There are much better strings out there.

These are the first set of strings I bought, and first I put on. Went by pretty smoothly, they fit great and sound nice. The old set I had, had red string around the bottom and top of each string and these didn't. No big deal, but caught me off guard.

So far no complaints, they've been sturdy, have stayed in tune, very good purchase!

I use these strings on my bass because the sound is great for rock and also for jazz. They have weight and a glow that remember me the Rotosound english string, with the advantage of being cheaper (depending where you buy). I recommend them to anyone who wants a versatile rope. Although they are more suitable for playing rock.

I have been using this brand of strings for a while and I have never had a problem with them they are relatively inexpensive and work great.

replaced the factory strings on my epiphone thunderbird after having it for 2 years. gives my bass a more metal sound. the notes play more clearer than before and and are more distinct from one another. would buy again

These are really good strings. When I first opened the packages, I thought they would be a little tin'y but was pleasently surprised. I am still in the break in period, but they sound really good already. The action is smooth and I don't get a lot of string noise as I move up and down the neck. I can't wait until they are completely broken in so I can do some recording. I would definitely reccommend.